South Africa: Market for Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide); Isotopes And Their Compounds (Excluding Radioactive And The Fissile Or Fertile Chemical Isotopes) 2024

Market Size for Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide); Isotopes And Their Compounds (Excluding Radioactive And The Fissile Or Fertile Chemical Isotopes) in South Africa

The South African market for heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) fell rapidly to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a remarkable increase. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide); Isotopes And Their Compounds (Excluding Radioactive And The Fissile Or Fertile Chemical Isotopes) in South Africa

In value terms, production of heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) declined remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide); Isotopes And Their Compounds (Excluding Radioactive And The Fissile Or Fertile Chemical Isotopes)

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, the amount of heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) exported from South Africa soared to X tons, growing by X% on the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Swaziland (X tons) was the main destination for exports of heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) from South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) to Swaziland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Zimbabwe (X tons), fivefold. Mauritius (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Swaziland stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Zimbabwe (X% per year) and Mauritius (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for heavy water, isotopes and their compounds exported from South Africa were Zimbabwe ($X), Swaziland ($X) and Mauritius ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Zimbabwe, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a dramatic slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mauritius ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zimbabwe (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide); Isotopes And Their Compounds (Excluding Radioactive And The Fissile Or Fertile Chemical Isotopes)

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X kg), the United States (X kg) and the Netherlands (X kg) were the main suppliers of imports of heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) to South Africa, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) stood at $X per kg in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per kg in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per kg), while the price for the UK ($X per kg) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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